definition of
characterisation

[1] #1 characterisation n. [word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization] a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters". wn

[2] #2 characterisation n. [characterization] the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd". wn